Xanthan Gum Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

Warm spiced apples bubbling beneath a golden, crumbly topping — this dessert is pure comfort in a baking dish. The filling layers tart lemon juice with maple syrup, Ceylon cinnamon, and a touch of ginger, while arrowroot starch quietly thickens everything into a glossy, jammy sauce as it bakes. The topping comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and shredded coconut, all cut through with solid coconut oil until it forms those irresistible clumpy, sandy clusters that crisp up beautifully in the oven. Not a drop of xanthan gum appears anywhere in this recipe — no binders, no gums, just whole-food ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That matters a lot for anyone who reacts to common gluten-free stabilizers that sneak into store-bought mixes and pre-made crumble toppings. The result is a dessert that tastes completely indulgent, with a topping that shatters just enough and a filling that holds its shape after that essential ten-minute rest. Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free ice cream for a seriously satisfying finish.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the apple filling

2 lb apples (about 5 medium), peeled, cored, and sliced ¼-inch thick
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3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For the crumble topping

¾ cup cassava flour
¼ cup tapioca starch
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tbsp maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil, solid
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the maple syrup, arrowroot starch, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and lemon juice until every slice is evenly coated. Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

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